At this
point in the meeting, the Executive Member is asked to
declare:

·any personal interests not included on the Register
of Interests

·any prejudicial interests or

·any disclosable
pecuniary interests

which
he may have in respect of business on this agenda.

Minutes:

The
Executive Member was asked to declare any personal interests, not
included on the Register of Interests, or any prejudicial or
disclosable pecuniary interests that he
might have had in respect of business on the agenda. None were
declared.

The
Executive Member reported that in view of the significant number of
registrations to speak received at this meeting, he proposed to
hear the following specifically at this point in the meeting, due
to time pressures faced by the Councillors concerned, and then to
hear the remainder under the specific item each public speaker was
concerned with:

In
relation to agenda item 9 (Minute No. 32 below) on proposals to
advertise amendments to Traffic Regulation Orders further to an
annual review:

Councillor Reidaddressed the Executive Member on proposals relating to her ward
(Dringhouses & Woodthorpe) and specifically wished to support
an extension to double yellow lines outside the dentists on
Moorcroft Road (E9), as well as a small stretch of double yellow
lines on North Lane to help protect a private driveway
(E10);

Councillor Cuthbertsonaddressed the Executive Member on proposals relating to his ward
(Haxby & Wigginton) and expressed his broad support for the
recommendations within his ward but drew attention to a specific
problem identified at Kennedy Drive which would be referred to by a
local resident, Mr Reynolds, when he spoke.

Councillor Walleraddressed the Executive Member on proposals relating to his ward
(Westfield) and again, broadly expressed support for the
recommendations proposed with the exception of Morrell Court/Walker
Drive, where he felt some action would be appropriate for safety
reasons, and with the exception of Askham Lane/Vesper Drive, where again, in the
interests of safety at junctions, he considered the provision of
double yellow lines to be beneficial.

Councillor Jacksonaddressed the Executive Member on proposals relating to her ward
(also Westfield) and specifically requested the provision of a
street sign off Foxwood Lane junction
and the provision of double yellow lines on Cranfield Place from the Community Centre to No.
2.

Resolved:
(i) That Option 1: To
implement as advertised the changes to the R14: Residents’
Priority Parking zone as it referred to Claremont Terrace under the
regulations published in 2012 which allowed enforcement by entry
signage only, thereby bringing the back lanes into the zone, be
approved.

(ii) That the objections for the additional parking
space be upheld and no further action on this matter be
taken.

(iii) To note that the objection from Hazelwood
Guest House had been withdrawn

Reason:
To remove the long-term obstructive parking in the back
lanes.

Minutes:

The
Executive Member considered a report from the Corporate Director of
Economy and Place setting out details of objections received to
proposals for changes to the R14 Residents’ Priority Parking
Zone on Claremont Terrace.

Barrie
Stephenson, a local resident, spoke on this issue as Chair of the
local Residents Association, commenting that no extra parking space
should be provided.

The
report detailed those objections received at paragraph 8 and the
Executive Member was advised that the objection from the Hazelwood
Guest House had now been withdrawn.

Resolved:
(i) That Option 1: To
implement as advertised the changes to the R14: Residents’
Priority Parking zone as it referred to Claremont Terrace under the
regulations published in 2012 which allowed enforcement by entry
signage only, thereby bringing the back lanes into the zone, be
approved.

(ii) That the objections for the additional parking
space be upheld and no further action on this matter be
taken.

(iii) To note that the objection from Hazelwood
Guest House had been withdrawn

Reason:
To remove the long-term obstructive parking in the back
lanes.

Resolved:
That Option 2 be approved to implement a shorter
length of community parking, based on a 4:2 split in favour of
residents

Reason:
To provide an equitable balance of parking amenity for all R33
Permit Holders.

Minutes:

The
Executive Member considered a report of the Corporate Director of
Economy & Place setting out details of objections received to
proposals to change a R33GM Residents’ Priority Parking Bay
on Bootham Terrace into a Community
Residents’ Priority Parking Bay.

Darren
Shaw, a local resident, spoke in objection to the proposed change,
on the basis that it was merely a short term fix and would not
contribute to solving the parking issues long term, whilst Alex
Mayfield, also a local resident, spoke in favour of the
change.

Councillor Danny Myers, also spoke, as a Ward Councillor,
expressing concerns about the saturation of parking in the area and
across the city. He expressed a
preference for option 2 providing a shorter length of community
parking and proposed a 4:2 split on available spaces in favour of
residents.

The
Executive Member considered the options in light of objections and
representations received, including the comments of public speakers
and

Resolved:
To approve Option 2 to implement a shorter length
of community parking, based on a 4:2 split in favour of
residents

Reason:
To provide an equitable balance of parking amenity for all R33
Permit Holders.

This report sets out a policy for enforcing bus
stops/ stands, bus lanes and bus gates in York. It proposes a set of interventions which would
address known problems on the bus network and provide a level of
enforcement which is considered to be fair and
reasonable.

Decision:

Resolved:

That the following be approved:

(i)Continuing development of the approach set out in
the report.

(ii)Development of Bus Lane Enforcement schemes at Foss
Islands Road Retail Park and Shipton
Road by Rawcliffe Bar park and ride
with delivery subject to further approval where
necessary.

(iii)Delivery of measures to enhance the visibility of
the restricted bus only area at the station.

(iv)Investigation of the operation of the remaining Bus
Lanes in the city.

Reason:

This
will allow bus lane enforcement policy in York to be developed to
best benefit bus services, in a measured and accountable way, and
mitigates any risks from the failure of individual
schemes

Minutes:

The Executive Member considered a report setting out
a proposed policy for enforcing bus stops/stands, as well as bus
lanes and bus gates in York. It aimed
to address ongoing issues on the bus network and provide a fair and
reasonable level of enforcement.

Dave Merrett spoke under the Public Participation
Scheme and largely welcomed the report on behalf of York Bus Forum,
whilst raising concerns in relation to:

·the implementation of enforcement;

·problems around Stonebow
Lane;

·the possibility of introducing west bound
enforcement;

·there being no reference to yellow box
enforcement;

·and requesting that the York Bus Forum be involved
in any stakeholder future consultation

Councillor Kramm also spoke on the issues at the
Executive Member’s discretion, raising safety concerns and
commenting that camera enforcement alone at Low Poppleton Lane might be insufficient.

The Corporate Director of Economy & Place
responded to the issues, explaining that the report was focussed
around the requirements under current legislation and outlining
what measures were undertaken to address problems. Yellow boxes had now been removed and a new
experimental Order planned for Low Poppleton Lane.

The Executive Member reviewed the proposed policy
taking into account the issues raised.
He welcomed the progress made in addressing ongoing issues and the
proposals to improvement enforcement, whilst, additionally,
indicating that he would like problems around Stonebow Lane to be monitored and reviewed and
potentially a second bus gate in Piccadilly to be
considered.

Resolved:

That the following be approved:

(i)continuing development of the approach set out in
the report.

(ii)development of Bus Lane Enforcement schemes at Foss
Islands Road Retail Park and Shipton
Road by Rawcliffe Bar park and ride
with delivery subject to further approval where
necessary.

(iii)delivery of measures to enhance the visibility of
the restricted bus only area at the station.

(iv)investigation of the operation of the remaining Bus
Lanes in the city.

Reason:

This
will allow bus lane enforcement policy in York to be developed to
best benefit bus services, in a measured and accountable way, and
mitigates any risks from the failure of individual
schemes

This report highlights the alterations to the
following junctions which are required to allow replacement of
life-expired signalling assets at Station Road /Rougier Street and Station Rise /Station Road.
Together these junctions are commonly known as ‘Lendal Arch Gyratory’

Resolved:
(i) That Option 1, the
recommended design for the Station Road / Rougier Street junction, be approved.

(ii) That Option 1, the recommended design for the
Station Rise / Station Road, be approved;

(iii) That,notwithstanding
the above approvals and consequent upon appropriate consultations
taking place regarding the provision of cycle lanes, authority be
delegated to the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways and
Environment) to consider removing a filter lane in relation to the
left turn into Station Rise (Leeman
Road)

Reason:
(i)The
recommended design offers the best solution to allow replacement of
the asset in line with current design standards, whilst minimising
the impact on pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

(ii) The recommended design offers the best solution
to allow replacement of the asset in line with current design
standards, whilst minimising the impact on pedestrians and
vehicular traffic. It also takes advantage of the available
opportunity to implement a new pedestrian crossing for the benefit
of blind and partially sighted users.

Minutes:

The Executive Member considered a report on proposed
junction alterations in relation to Lendal Arch Gyratory, to allow for replacement
life-expired signalling assets at Station Road/Rougier Street and Station Rise/Station
Road.

Dave Merrett spoke on behalf of the York Cycle
Forum, commenting that the Forum appeared not to have been
consulted and sought deferral on specific aspects of the scheme to
allow for that consultation, referring to the potential risks and
impact on cyclists arising from the removal of any cycle
lane.

Paul Hepworth spoke on behalf of Cycling UK, asking
to see the response from Cycling UK and commenting that, from a
cycling perspective, he did not support the removal of a central
cycle lane.

Details of external consultation responses received
were tabled for the benefit of the Executive Member to assist his
decision making.

Whilst he did not wish to delay the proposed
alterations unnecessarily, in light of potential funding for the
Scarborough Bridge scheme, the Executive Member requested Officers
to consider options forremoving a filter
lane in relation to the left turn into Station Rise (Leeman Road).

Resolved:
(i) That Option 1, the
recommended design for the Station Road / Rougier Street junction, be approved.

(ii) That Option 1, the recommended design for the
Station Rise / Station Road, be approved;

(iii) That,notwithstanding
the above approvals and consequent upon appropriate consultations
taking place regarding the provision of cycle lanes, authority be
delegated to the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways and
Environment) to consider removing a filter lane in relation to the
left turn into Station Rise (Leeman
Road)

Reason:
(i)The
recommended design offers the best solution to allow replacement of
the asset in line with current design standards, whilst minimising
the impact on pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

(ii) The recommended design offers the best solution
to allow replacement of the asset in line with current design
standards, whilst minimising the impact on pedestrians and
vehicular traffic. It also takes advantage of the available
opportunity to implement a new pedestrian crossing for the benefit
of blind and partially sighted users.

On the 9 March approval was given to make an Order
to divert the shared use path (public bridleway) from Metcalfe Lane
to Meadlands. The Order was made on 1June and
advertised on 16 June 2017. 1 objection was received during the
statutory consultation period, and the Order cannot therefore be
confirmed by the Council.This report asks
the Executive Member toauthorise the Order
to be referred to the Secretary of State for determination,or to abandon the
Order.

Resolved:
That the referral of the Order to the Secretary of State for a
decision be authorised.

Reason:
To enable the Order to be determined, which, if confirmed, will
allow that part of the development for which planning permission
has been granted to take place.

Minutes:

The Executive Member considered a report setting out
details of an objection received to the making of the above Order
and seeking authority to refer determination of the Order to the
Secretary of State, in light of that objection.

Kathryn Jukes spoke as the Director of Directions
Planning Consultancy Ltd and the agent working on behalf of Joseph
Rowntree Housing Trust, commenting that
the diversion of the bridleway was necessary for the approval of
their development.

Mr Walton, a local resident, spoke in support of
referring the Order to the Secretary of State, outlining specific
personal circumstances for wishing the Order to be
determined.

Councillor Warters then spoke as the Ward Member and
objector and outlined his reasons for objecting, which were set out
in detail in the report. He urged the Executive Member to abandon
the Order.

Having considered the objection received, together
with other public contributions, the Executive Member

Resolved:
To refer the Order to the Secretary of State for determination and
a decision to be authorised.

Reason:
To enable the Order to be determined, which, if confirmed, would
allow that part of the development for which planning permission
had been granted to take place.

This report seeks approval toadvertise the amendments to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)
required to introduce the restrictions detailed in Annexes A to S.
In addition, if there are no objections raised with regard to the
above proposals, approval is also requested to implement the
amendments to the Traffic Regulation Order.

Resolved:
(i) That the recommended approach for
each request, as identified in Annexes A to S, be approved, with
the exception of:

oF6 (Danesmead/Broadway
West), where, in addition, authority be
given to the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways &
Environment) to provide a suitable additional length of yellow
lines in relation to the corner of the estate entrance;

oI1 (Kennedy Drive), to provide double yellow lines
up to the end of driveways Nos 1 and
2;

oJ5 (Dodsworth Avenue),
approved subject to it being kept under review;

oN4(St Chad’s Wharf, Off Bishopthorpe Road), to extend the provision of
double yellow lines by a further 16m;

oN5 (Knavesmire Road),
deferred for a further report back on appropriate options around
February 2018 when wider Knavesmire/racecourse issues could be
addressed;

oS5 (Askham Lane/Vesper
Drive), recommendation to take no action approved but, in addition,
the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways & Environment) to
write to the police constable in relation to action against obstruction caused by vehicles on grass
verges and regarding devolution of powers;

oS6 (Cranfield Place),
recommendation to take no action approved, subject to white bar
markings outside the first four properties.

(ii) That any objections to the legal advertisement
of any changes to the Traffic Regulation Orders be considered at a
subsequent Decision Session.

(iii) That the implementation of any amendments to
the Traffic Regulation Orders, if there are no objections raised in
respect of the advertised changes, be approved.

Reason:
To ensure that appropriate changes are made to traffic restrictions
to address concerns raised by residents.

Minutes:

The Executive Member considered an annual report,
reviewing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and seeking his
authority to implement various amendments to those TROs, taking
into account any objections or representations made.

In addition to the Councillors who spoke in relation
to amendments in their respective wards at Minute No. 26 above, the
following also addressed the Executive Member on issues of concern
to them:

Lynne Riviere, a local
resident, spoke in relation to Annex N4 (St Chad’s Wharf, off
Bishopthorpe Road, Micklegate),
requesting a further extension of yellow lines from the central
line, to allow for an improved braking distance.

Councillor D’Agorne,spoke, as Ward Councillor, in relation to amendments
for the Fishergate Ward, but, in particular, in support of yellow
lines opposite the mouth of the junction at Danesmead/Broadway West (Annex F6).

Jackie Tuvey-Smithalso spoke in
relation to Annex F6, as a resident of Danesmead Estate, expressing safety concerns,
particularly regarding parking on the corner of the entrance to the
estate.

Mike Reynolds,a local resident, spoke in relation to Annex I1 Kennedy Drive
(Haxby & Wigginton) on parking and access issues, expressing
concerns about safety and referring to blocked pavements on the
drive.

Councillor Kramm,spoke, as Ward Councillor, in relation to the
amendments under Annex N for Micklegate
and referred to his written representations tabled for the
Executive Member to consider.

The Executive Member was advised that further
written representations had also been made by Councillor
D’Agorne (in relation to Annex F6), Ian Bainbridge, from
Danesmead Residents Association (again
in relation to Annex F6), Councillor Hayes on Annex N affecting
Micklegate Ward, and by Ward
Councillors for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, regarding proposed
amendments in their area. A full list
of written representations received was tabled for the Executive
Member’s information.

Having taken into account all written and speaker
representations made, the Executive Member

Resolved:
(i) To approve the recommended approach
for each request, as identified in Annexes A to S, with the
exception of:

oF6 (Danesmead/Broadway
West), where, in addition, authority be given to the Assistant
Director (Transport, Highways & Environment) to provide a
suitable additional length of yellow lines in relation to the
corner of the estate entrance;

oI1 (Kennedy Drive), to provide double yellow lines
up to the end of driveways Nos 1 and
2;

oJ5 (Dodsworth Avenue), approved subject to it being
kept under review;

oN4(St Chad’s Wharf, Off Bishopthorpe Road), to
extend the provision of double yellow lines by a further
16m;

oN5 (Knavesmire Road), deferred for a further report
back on appropriate options around February 2018 when wider
Knavesmire/racecourse issues could be addressed;

oS5 (Askham Lane/Vesper
Drive), recommendation to take no action agreed but, in addition,
the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways & Environment) to
write to the police constable in relation to action against
obstruction caused by vehicles on grass verges and regarding
devolution of ...
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